Instructor in Graphic Arts, Focus: 3D Fundamentals and Motion Graphics; Part-Time Pool

What You’ll Do

Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non‑Contact/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non‑Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full‑time assignment.

The initial focus of this teaching assignment will be in the area of Motion Graphics, which falls under the instructional discipline of Graphic Arts.

This applicant pool will be used to fill a part‑time Instructor in Graphic Arts, Initial Focus:
Motion Graphics vacancy at Moorpark College for the Fall 2026 semester. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to re‑apply to this pool to continue to be considered.

Moorpark College, founded in 1967, serves approximately 15,000 students in Ventura County, California. The college is a Hispanic‑Serving Institution and is known for its strong transfer rates and career/technical programs. Moorpark College’s campus spans 150 acres in the foothills of Ventura County and is recognized for its natural setting, academic quality, and commitment to student success.

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD’s three colleges—Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College—offer programs for transfer to four‑year colleges and universities, career technical training, basic skills instruction, and community enrichment. VCCCD is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff who promote inclusion and academic excellence.

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher‑order thinking skills.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, academic progress, curriculum, and learning outcomes; prepare and submit reports.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration with discipline faculty.
• Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments.
• Update syllabi and collaborate with faculty on measurable student performance indicators.
• May participate in curriculum and program development and provide input into student learning outcomes.
• May attend and participate on committees, meetings, and articulation activities.
• May provide work direction to others and perform related duties as assigned.

• Any Bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any Associate’s degree and six years of professional experience, or the equivalency of the above.
• Professional experience must be directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment and may include teaching experience.
• All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.
• Possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline is also acceptable.

The District may grant equivalency for a bachelor’s or associate degree based on the following criteria:

• 120 semester units and two years of full‑time equivalent professional experience.
• 60 semester units and six years of full‑time equivalent professional experience, with recent knowledge within three years.

Only complete application packets that include the required documents and meet the minimum qualifications (or have been determined equivalent) will be reviewed. The most qualified…